by Colleen Kessler | Jan 7, 2021 | Homeschool, self-directed learning
Whether we’re strewing or following an interest-led unit study, I love having stacks of books around on topics my kiddos are excited about. We’ve gone through some pretty interesting obsessions, spent years following rabbit trails, and immersed ourselves...
by Podcast Team | Nov 25, 2020 | Creativity, Family, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning
Our quirky kids become happier and more willing learners when they are allowed to pursue their own interests beyond any academic requirements. Today, Colleen speaks with extraordinary math instructor and friend, Dennis DeNoia of Mr. D Math, about seeing learning...
by Podcast Team | Oct 28, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning
These quirky gifted or 2e kids of ours are often “square pegs in round holes” everywhere they go, not just in school. Bringing them home helps them to thrive in their own way and often a self-directed, child-led homeschool approach helps them to discover...
by Colleen Kessler | Oct 15, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning
One of the most beautiful features of our new home has been seeing the night sky away from city lights and pollution. What my kids once always knew as dark has since become brilliantly illuminated with stars, constellations, meteor showers, and sometimes even planets!...
by Colleen Kessler | Sep 24, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning
We love falling down rabbit holes around here, diving deep into topics and interests inspired by either current events or specific hobbies. Differently-wired kiddos thrive when they’re given the freedom and opportunity to engross themselves in what excites them,...
by Colleen Kessler | Sep 10, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning
One of the biggest frustrations I encountered while teaching gifted kids in public school – and continue to encounter with homeschooling my own gifted children – is that teaching can feel so restrictive. Their brains move and process so quickly,...